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Travel industry looks to China, India, Brazil for boom AFP via Yahoo News Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() China, India and Brazil are poised to fuel an explosion in international tourism in the coming years, showering money and jobs on countries ready for it, and trouble for those that aren't, industry leaders say. More
Busy March for tourism in Florida's Lee County The News-Press Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel brand had a marvelous March, with visits to paid accommodations up 9.8 percent year over year. More Nashville, Tenn., CVB launches recognition program Nashville Business Journal Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In an effort to recognize the work of local hospitality employees, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced a new program that encourages visitors to nominate individuals they feel have made their experience in Music City extra special. More
Coolest new tourist sites to admire and explore Travel+Leisure via MSNBC Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As destinations vie to create their own "Bilbao Effect," tourists are getting savvier about what to see and what to skip. It takes more than tall buildings and new museums to titillate today's tourist. More Kenya Tourism Board opens 18 new offices worldwide allAfrica.com Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kenya Tourism Board Director of Marketing Jennifer Opondo says Kenya has many unique and positive tourism attributes that are yet to be exploited, and that increased funding can double the number of tourists visiting Kenya. More
30 Under 30 program call for applicants ends 23 May Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you're an all-star up-and-comer looking to attend DMAI's Annual Convention for free, your time is running out to apply for our new 30 Under 30 program. More
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() DMAI is introducing new matchmaking suggestions for meeting planners attending Destinations Showcase Chicago on 2 June. More
White House pushes travel post-recession while tourism industry says US needs to do more The Associated Press via The Washington Post Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The White House has sought to reassure travel industry leaders that the United States cares about tourism and hopes to push the industry as the country recovers from a recession that left many without the means to spend as much on vacations and business trips. More US Corporation for Travel Promotion names CEO Corporation for Travel Promotion Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Corporation for Travel Promotion named Jim Evans, a longtime leader in the hospitality industry, its first CEO. More
US visa system reform seen key to wooing tourists Reuters Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The complicated U.S. visa system hurts tourism and must be reformed if the United States wants to attract lucrative tourism from countries like China, India and Brazil, travel industry officials say. More Atlanta wins tax case against online travel firms Atlanta Business Chronicle Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the city of Atlanta in a dispute over hotel occupancy taxes owed by online travel companies. More
Study: Uptick in foreigners' US travel spending in 2010 AFP via Yahoo News Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Foreign visitors spent $134.4 billion "experiencing" the United States in 2010, or nearly 12 percent more than the $120.3 billion they spent the year before. More
Creating ad campaigns for mobile devices Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The mobile platform provides consumer engagement whenever, wherever — unlike the other traditional mediums. More
Job available: No experience preferred Harvard Business Review Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How important is experience, and should it be such a critical asset for hiring managers? More
Cincinnati heads towards one of its best years for convention business MEETINGS:review Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More
Visit Denver launches $2 million tourism campaign The Denver Post Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More Savannah, Ga., cruise ships could bring 1,400 jobs WXIA-TV Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More
Indiana's Hamilton County pours $3.5 million into tourism projects The Indianapolis Star Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More Scavenger hunt planned to attract summer tourists to Jersey Shore towns Daily Record Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More
President and CEO announced for Little Rock, Ark., CVB Group Tour Magazine Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More
Mitchell, SD, CVB director named to state Board of Tourism The Daily Republic Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More Chicago convention agency taps Las Vegas exec to lead sales Chicago Business Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More Staff changes at your DMO? Contact membership@destinationmarketing.org to update your information. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Software Management, Inc. | STR/STR Global | TIG Global | Trends Analysis Projections, LLC |
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